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Toni Sing joins Taatjes Financial WILLMAR -- Toni Sing has joined Ben Taatjes in Taatjes Financial Group as a client relationship manager. She brings more than 11 years experience in...

Farmers Union lauds Johannes WILLMAR -- Paul Johannes, Farmers Union agent in Olivia and Willmar, was honored as the 2010 Agent of the Year by Farmers Union Agency Inc. in...

Bird Island bank names Lang vice president BIRD ISLAND -- State Bank of Bird Island President Sharon Marks announces that Scott Lang has been named vice president and commercial and...

VanDyke joins Hair Designs WILLMAR -- Shauna VanDyke has joined Hair Designs, 1809 First St. S. in Willmar. She grew up in Willmar, attended cosmetology school in Worthington and graduated...

Christianson & Assoc. promote Carlson, O'Farrell WILLMAR -- The partners at Christianson & Associates announce that Teresa Carlson and Kelly O'Farrell have been promoted to managers in the assurance and...

ST. PAUL -- Farmers in 29 designated Minnesota counties hit by summer tornadoes or fall flooding can apply for recovery aid from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. The recent special...

MORRIS -- The University of Minnesota-Morris will host the 10th anniversary Pride of the Prairie farmers market and fall feast Tuesday. The event connects area farmers, the community, and the...

WILLMAR -- Sugar beet growers are invited to a weed control update meeting from 9 to 11 a.m. Nov. 18 at the Kandi Entertainment Center in Willmar. North Dakota State...

Howell, Samuelson join Pep's Salon WILLMAR -- Jenny Howell and Tonya Samuelson have joined Pep's Sports Barber Shop and Salon, 525 First St. S., Suite B, in Willmar. Howell is...

Local doctor re-elected to state Medical Association board WILLMAR -- Dr. Cindy Firkins Smith has been re-elected to serve on the Minnesota Medical Association board of trustees.

SW/WC Co-op hires Laumer as physical therapist WILLMAR -- Krista Laumer was recently hired as a physical therapist at the SW/WC Service Cooperative. Laumer will provide physical therapy services within...

Conway, Deuth promotes Reich WILLMAR -- Lori Reich has been promoted to payroll specialist at Conway, Deuth & Schmiesing, PLLP of Willmar. With her new position, she will assist clients...

FCS names Haines CFO WILLMAR -- Bob Haines recently joined United FCS as chief financial officer in the Willmar corporate office, filling a position that was vacant due to a...

Schneider joins Glass Werks WILLMAR -- Tom Schneider of Pennock has joined Glass Werks auto glass service center, 101 Lakeland Dr. S.E. in Willmar. Schneider has 25 years of experience...

Janning, Olson buy Spicer movie theater SPICER -- Dr. Martin Janning and Marlin Olson announce they have purchased Twin Spin Cinema, 151 Progress Circle, in Spicer. The sale was effective...